Description
The Sharpaks Procedure Tray for Compact (code SU06211) is a shaped sharps procedure tray specifically designed to hold the Sharpak Compact and Sharpak 18 PLUS sharps containers. It provides a large, stable tray area for near-patient sharps handling and disposal, allowing clinical staff to safely transport and use sharps and associated materials at the bedside. The tray features deep sides to reduce the risk of spillage, a distinctive colour to maintain awareness of sharps hazards, and is steam sterilizable up to 134°C. It is intended as a reusable accessory to support safe point-of-use sharps disposal and good clinical practice in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Bnefits
- Specifically designed to hold Sharpak Compact and Sharpak 18 PLUS sharps containers, ensuring a secure fit and stable positioning at the point of use.
- Provides a large tray area capable of holding the materials required to carry out procedures while accommodating the sharps container.
- Deep tray sides reduce the risk of spillage when transporting sharps and associated equipment.
- Distinctive colour supports continued staff awareness of sharps hazards and helps the tray stand out in clinical environments.
- Steam sterilizable up to 134°C, supporting reprocessing in facilities that use steam sterilization for tray decontamination.
- Enables safe handling and transportation of used sharps from the patient bedside to designated disposal areas, promoting good sharps management practice.
- Low unit cost and practical design make it a cost-effective accessory for widespread use on wards and in clinics.
Indications
- Used as a shaped procedure tray to hold Sharpak Compact and Sharpak 18 PLUS sharps containers at the point of care.
- Provides a near-patient sharps disposal surface for procedures at the bedside, in treatment rooms, outpatient clinics and similar clinical settings.
- Intended to support safe transport and handling of sharps and associated materials between the patient and sharps disposal area.
Composition
Not publicly listed
Packaging
- Product code SU06211 supplied in quantities of 5 trays per outer pack according to manufacturer literature.
- Each pack contains shaped procedure trays for use with Sharpak Compact and Sharpak 18 PLUS sharps containers.
- Trays are supplied non-sterile and intended for repeated use with appropriate cleaning and, where applicable, sterilization.
Usage
- Before first use, clean and, if required by local policy, steam sterilize the tray (up to 134°C) according to the facility’s decontamination procedures and manufacturer guidance.
- Place the appropriate Sharpak Compact or Sharpak 18 PLUS sharps container into the shaped recess of the tray, ensuring it is stable and correctly seated.
- Arrange the required procedure materials (e.g., syringes, needles, swabs) within the tray so that used sharps can be disposed of directly into the container at the point of use.
- During procedures at the bedside or in treatment rooms, keep the tray positioned close to the patient to minimize the distance sharps are carried prior to disposal.
- After the procedure, ensure all used sharps are safely deposited into the sharps container and that the container is secured in accordance with local sharps policy (e.g., temporary or final closure).
- Transport the tray with the sharps container carefully, making use of the deep sides and stable base to reduce the risk of spillage or tipping.
- After use and once the sharps container has been removed, clean and disinfect the tray using an approved detergent/disinfectant or reprocess according to local infection prevention and manufacturer recommendations.
- Inspect the tray regularly for cracks, warping or other damage; remove from service and replace if structural integrity is compromised.
Contraindications
- Not intended for use with sharps containers other than compatible Sharpak Compact and Sharpak 18 PLUS units where a secure fit cannot be assured.
- Do not use if the tray is cracked, warped, or otherwise damaged, as this may compromise stability and safety.
- Not designed to support loads significantly in excess of typical sharps container and procedure materials; avoid overloading the tray.
Adverse Effects
- No direct clinical adverse effects are associated with the tray itself when used as intended.
- Improper use, overloading, or use with incompatible sharps containers could increase the risk of spills or dropped sharps, potentially contributing to needlestick injuries.
Storage Conditions
- Store the tray in a clean, dry environment when not in use.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat (outside sterilization processes), direct sunlight, or harsh chemicals that may degrade the material.
- Do not stack heavy objects on top of trays in a way that could cause warping or physical damage.
Duration
Not applicable; the tray is a reusable accessory used during procedures and for transport and handling of sharps rather than a time-limited treatment.
Onset
Immediate; once the tray is set up with the compatible sharps container and procedure materials, it provides a safe surface for near-patient sharps handling and disposal.
